SWIMMING POOLS/SPAS City of Wilton Manors Community ...

City of Wilton ManorsCommunity Development Services Department2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305954-390-2180 Fax: 954-390-2184www.wiltonmanors.comSWIMMING POOLS/SPAS INFOA T T E N T I O NALL RESIDENTIAL POOL CONTRACTORS AND HOMEOWNERSWITH POOLS, SPAS OR HOT TUBS UNDER CONSTRUCTIONEffective October 1, 2000, a new Florida State Law, “Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act” will be enforced. If yournew pool, spa, or hot tub is not finaled and you have not received a Certificate of Completion by October 1, 2000,this law will affect you. The new law will require that all new residential pools, spas, and hot tubs be equipped with atleast one pool safety feature as specified in F.S. 515. A summary of which is that, in addition to the present fence/screenenclosure requirement, all new pools, spas, or hot tubs shall have at least one of the following safety features:1. “An approved safety pool cover” means a manually or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performancestandards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in compliance with Standard F 1346-91.2. “Barrier” means a fence, dwelling wall, or non-dwelling wall, or any combination thereof, which completely surroundsthe swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool, especially access from the yard outside the barrier.A residential swimming pool barrier must have all of the following characteristics:(a) The barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside.(b) The barrier may not have any gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural components that could allowa young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the barrier.3. “Exit Alarm” means a device that makes audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window, which permitsaccess from the residence to any pool area that is without an intervening enclosure, is opened or left ajar.Any person who fails to equip a new residential pool, spa or hot tub with at least one safety feature as required by thisnew Florida Statute will commit a misdemeanor of the second degree.The above information is only a brief overview. For complete details, contact:The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals2111 Eisenhower AvenueAlexandria, VA 22314ORInternet: www.apsp.orgPhone: 703-838-0083

City of Wilton ManorsCommunity Development Services Department2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305954-390-2180 Fax: 954-390-2184www.wiltonmanors.comSWIMMING POOLSAFETY ACT FORMControl #RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB SAFETY ACTNOTICE OF REQUIREMENTSI (We), , License # acknowledge(Print Contractor’s Name)that a new swimming pool, spa or hot tub will be constructed or installed at:(Contractor’s License Number)(Please Print Job Address)and hereby affirm that one of the following methods will be used to meet the requirements of Chapter 515, Florida Statutesand Florida Building Code Section 424.2.~Please initial the method(s) to be used for your pool or spa~The pool will be equipped with an approved safety pool cover that complies with ASTM F1346-91.(Submit Manufacturer’s Specifications.)A continuous, one-piece (child) barrier meeting the requirements of Florida Building Code 424.2.17 willprotect the pool perimeter. The plans shall show the fence location and method of attachment, including oneend that shall not be removable without the aid of tools. (Submit Manufacturer’s Specifications.)A combination of non-dwelling walls and fences (screen enclosure, child fence, masonry fence walls, chainlink or wood fence, etc.) will protect the pool perimeter. The plans must specify the type and location of allnon-dwelling walls.Any combination of protection which incorporates dwelling walls with openings directly into the poolperimeter and all windows and doors will be equipped with exit alarms complying with Florida BuildingCode 424.2.17.1.9. (Submit Manufacturer’s Specifications.)Any combination of protection which incorporates dwelling walls with openings directly into the poolperimeter and all doors will be equipped with a self-latching device with positive mechanical latching/locking installed a min. 54” above the threshold. If this option is selected, submit plans showing all typesand location of all perimeter protection. The plans must also show the location and type of all openings, andthe hardware type for each location. (Submit Manufacturer’s Specifications.)In accordance with the Code, a final inspection of the pool project will not be approved without compliance with the PrivateSwimming Pool Safety Requirements and, upon expiration of the permit, the pool shall be presumed to be unsafe.I understand that not having one of the above installed will constitute a violation of Chapter 515, F.S. and will beconsidered as committing a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in Section 775.082 or Section775.083 F.S. This form must be signed by the owner/agent and the prime contractor.Owner/Agent Printed Name, Signature and DatePrime Contractor Printed Name, Signature and DateNotary Signature and Date Commission Expires